Homes evacuated after Army called in to diffuse bomb found in Ballymun, north Dublin

The device was discovered by Gardai in the Woodhazel area last night

The Army Bomb Disposal team were called in after a Garda operation discovered the bomb (Photo: @defenceforces)

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Gardai have launched an investigation after a bomb was found in Dublin last night.

The Improvised Explosive Device was discovered during a Garda operation in the Woodhazel area of Ballymun.

A cordon was set up and roads were closed off while a number of houses were also evacuated as an Army Bomb Disposal Team was called in at around 9.11pm.

A spokesman for the Army said: "The device was made safe at the scene without the need for a controlled explosion and was taken away to a safe military location for further testing where it was later confirmed as a viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED.)

"All component parts and items of an evidential nature will be handed over to the Gardaí to assist them with their investigation into the incident. The scene was declared safe at 9.55 pm."